Gardena Elementary vs New Millennium Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardena Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
New Millennium Secondary
Gardena · Charter high · Grades 9–12
116 students
| Measure | Gardena Elementary Gardena, California | New Millennium Secondary Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4402 of 5,693 | #977 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #44961 of 50,301 | #14308 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 398 | 116 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 5% |
| city | Gardena | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Millennium Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 19.8).
- •Gardena Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 5%).
- •New Millennium Secondary does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 36%).
- •New Millennium Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 95.2%).
- •New Millennium Secondary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 20.9).
- •Gardena Elementary is the larger school with 398 students compared with 116.
- •Gardena Elementary is a public school while New Millennium Secondary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gardena Elementary better than New Millennium Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), New Millennium Secondary ranks higher (25.4 vs 19.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gardena Elementary and New Millennium Secondary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Gardena and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardena Elementary: 398. New Millennium Secondary: 116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardena Elementary and New Millennium Secondary rank in California?
Gardena Elementary is 4402nd of 5,693 and New Millennium Secondary is 977th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).